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- ISBN
- 9781617290923
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Manning Publications Co. LLC
ISBN-10
1617290920
ISBN-13
9781617290923
eBay Product ID (ePID)
159907134
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Hello World! : Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners
Number of Pages
435 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Programming Languages / General, Computers / Programming, General, Programming Languages / Python
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Computers, Young Adult Nonfiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
30.9 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-458589
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
005.1
Synopsis
Uses free open source software Makes programming fun and easy to use Contains lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples Hello World! Second Edition is printed in full color Readers don't have to have any programming experience, but they should know the basics of using a computer., SUMMARY A gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming, it is written in language a 12-year-old can follow, but anyone who wants to learn how to program a computer can use it. Even adults. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, and reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. ABOUT THIS BOOK Learn to talk to your computer in its own language Whether you want to create a game, start a business, or solve an important problem, the first step is learning to write your own programs. Programming is a fun challenge, and it's easy to get started This updated and revised edition of Hello World introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and engaging style. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you'll be off and running Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. WHAT'S INSIDE Explains concepts in clear language Lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples Complete set of practice questions and exercises Illustrated in full color Hello World uses Python, a programming language designed to be easy to learn. Using fun examples, it brings to life concepts of computing-- looping, decisions, input and output, data structures, graphics--and many more. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Warren Sande is an electronic systems engineer who uses Python both as a "do anything" scripting language and as a way to teach computers and programming. Carter Sande is a high school student who is passionate about technology. When he's not fixing his school's network and helping his classmates recover lost homework, he likes to ride his bike and write retro video games. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Remember This: Memory and Variables Basic Math Types of Data Input GUIs--Graphical User Interfaces Decisions, Decisions Loop the Loop Just for You--Comments Game Time Nested and Variable Loops Collecting Things Together--Lists and Dictionaries Functions Objects Modules Graphics Sprites and Collision Detection A New Kind of Input--Events Sound More GUIs Print Formatting and Strings File Input and Output Take a Chance--Randomness Computer Simulations Skier Explained Python Battle What's Next?, SUMMARY A gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming, it is written in language a 12-year-old can follow, but anyone who wants to learn how to program a computer can use it. Even adults. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, and reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. ABOUT THIS BOOK Learn to talk to your computer in its own language! Whether you want to create a game, start a business, or solve an important problem, the first step is learning to write your own programs. Programming is a fun challenge, and it's easy to get started! This updated and revised edition of Hello World! introduces the world of computer programming in a clear and engaging style. Written by Warren Sande and his son, Carter, it is full of examples that will get you thinking and learning. Reviewed by professional educators, this book is kid-tested and parent-approved. You don't need to know anything about programming to use the book, just the basics of using a computer. If you can start a program and save a file, you'll be off and running! Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. WHAT'S INSIDE Explains concepts in clear language Lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples Complete set of practice questions and exercises Illustrated in full color Hello World! uses Python, a programming language designed to be easy to learn. Using fun examples, it brings to life concepts of computing-- looping, decisions, input and output, data structures, graphics--and many more. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Warren Sande is an electronic systems engineer who uses Python both as a "do anything" scripting language and as a way to teach computers and programming. Carter Sande is a high school student who is passionate about technology. When he's not fixing his school's network and helping his classmates recover lost homework, he likes to ride his bike and write retro video games. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Remember This: Memory and Variables Basic Math Types of Data Input GUIs--Graphical User Interfaces Decisions, Decisions Loop the Loop Just for You--Comments Game Time Nested and Variable Loops Collecting Things Together--Lists and Dictionaries Functions Objects Modules Graphics Sprites and Collision Detection A New Kind of Input--Events Sound More GUIs Print Formatting and Strings File Input and Output Take a Chance--Randomness Computer Simulations Skier Explained Python Battle What's Next?, Computer savvy kids and can be found surfing the web, chatting with friends, downloading music, and playing games - all at the same time. Many, however, want to do more. Not only do they want to use computers to stay connected to the world, they want to understand what makes them work, and they want to make computers work for them; they want to learn programming. Warren and Carter Sande, a father and son team, created just the book to get them started. Hello World! Second Edition is a fun, easy-to-use guide with copious illustrations and engaging examples. It takes the reader on a playful tour of basic programming concepts and then puts those concepts together to make fun and useful programs. It uses Python, a programming language that is one of the easiest to read, write, and understand.Like the first edition, Hello World! Second Edition is not just for kids. While the tone is light and engaging, it doesn't "talk down" to the reader, and beginners of any age will love its readability and sense of humor. Uses free open source software Makes programming fun and easy to use Contains lots of pictures, cartoons, and fun examples Hello World! Second Edition is printed in full color Readers don't have to have any programming experience, but they should know the basics of using a computer. This book uses Python version 2.7.3. It's free open source software available for different platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Mac. Python is a programming language that is one of the easiest to read, write, and understand. Python is not just for beginners though. It used by programmers at places like NASA and Google, so once learned, it's a language that can expand to match the novice programmer's growing expertise. It also serves as a great foundation for learning many other programming languages.
LC Classification Number
QA76.9.C659S26 2014
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